Bears Earn Clean Sweep of Bobcats on Saturday

Saturday, February 20

Macon, Ga.

1 p.m.

Mercer University

Georgia College

Bears Earn Clean Sweep of Bobcats on Saturday

2/20/2021 6:41:00 PM | Men's Tennis

Box Score

Mercer topped Georgia College, 7-0

By: Kraig Doremus

MACON, Ga. – The Mercer Bears picked up a 7-0 victory over the Georgia College Bobcats on Saturday afternoon at the LeRoy Peddy Tennis Center in Macon, Ga.

To start doubles action. Hugo Lobo and Lucas Wayenburg defeated GCSU's Matt Rogel and Enzo Sergi, 6-3.The Bears claimed the doubles point when Andrew Branicki and Samuel Macleod narrowly defeated Jack Sorel and Lukas Zarvel, 7-5, at No. 2 doubles. Despite not needing a result at No. 3, the Bears' Michael Durham and Samuel Barrow still played their match to completion and won, 6-4.

The momentum stayed on Mercer's side in singles play with Wayenburg making quick work of Jesus Villamizar Abia in straight sets, 6-0, 6-0. Carver Arant also shutout his opponent at No. 3 doubles to give the Bears a 3-0 lead. Mercer clinched the match at No. 1 when Lobo topped Rogel in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2.

With the victory in hand, the Bears continued their stellar play, picked up victories at No. 4, 5 and 6 to finish the day. Macleod won at No. 4, 6-3, 6-3, before Durham defeated Cole Heller at No. 6, 6-2, 6-1. David Georgadze's match at No. 5 was the last to finish. He earned 6-2, 6-4 victory over Jorge Robinson.

How it Happened
Singles (Order: 2, 3, 1, 4, 6, 5)
1. Hugo Lobo def. Matt Rogel, 6-2, 6-2
2. Lucas Wayenburg def. Jesus Villamizar Abia, 6-0, 6-0
3. Carver Arant def. Lukas Zarvel, 6-0, 6-0
4. Samuel Macleod def. Jack Sorel, 6-3, 6-2.
5. David Georgadze def. Jorge Robinson, 6-2, 6-4.
6. Michael Durham def. Cole Heller, 6-2, 6-1.

Doubles (Order: 1, 3, 2)
1. Hugo Lobo/Lucas Wayenburg def. Matt Rogel/Enzo Sergi, 6-3
2. Andrew Branicki/Samuel Macleod def. Jack Sorel/Lukas Zarvel, 7-5
3. Michael Durham/Samuel Barrow def. Jorge Robinson/Sebastian Nunez, 6-4

Up Next
The Bears will welcome Presbyterian to the LeRoy Peddy Tennis Center on Sunday for a 10:00 a.m first serve.

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